For Fully automated fabric hood with no hinges to loosen or unclip; brilliant engineering; everyday practicality; phenomenal grip and handling; rear-mounted engine provides good balance; sharp steering with good weight and feedback.

Against Softer suspension than the coupe means the cabriolet handles with less precision; wind and road noise are obviously also more noticeable and headroom restricted, but this won’t spoil your ride.

Porsche 911 Cabriolet

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

Lopping the top off a supercar always adds weight, reduces structural rigidity and negatively impacts handling; that said, this is one cabriolet that deals best with these challenges.

What Car? readers say

5


Key facts

0–60mph
4.9 secs
Top speed
180 mph
Average mpg
28.5
Tank range
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Porsche 911 epitomises classic car design and the current 911 (Type 997) stays true to the DNA of the original 1963 model with raw power, phenomenal grip, sharp handling and first-class styling. A new generation of the legendary rear-mounted flat six engine – available as a 3.6- or 3.8-litre with direct fuel injection – links to a manual or new double-clutch automatic gearbox (PDK).

The entry-level Carrera (our favourite cabriolet) dashes to 62mph in 5.1 seconds, while the Turbo cuts more than a second off that time. That's quick in anyone's book, but if there is a disappointment, it's that the 911 cabriolet is not as sharp or precise to drive as the coupe, yet costs much more than Porsche's other soft-top, the Boxster, which is a five-star car in its own right. In other words, if you want a Porsche convertible, try the Boxster first. And, if you want a 911, think about the coupe, which is several thousand pounds cheaper.

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